2006-2012 BMW M6 Coup? review
As the new flagship of the M Series, the BMW M6 takes its rightful place within the highly-respected M tradition. It melds racing and everyday road capabilities while combining elegant design with ultimate sportiness.The sheer power and agility of the BMW M6 is unmistakeable the moment you lay eyes on it. The modified front spoiler and rear skirt and striking lightweight carbon fibre-reinforced roof are clear signs of the high-performance BMW M family heritage.The prodigious thrust of the BMW M6 is delivered by a high-performance V10 powerplant with 5.0-litre capacity and 373 kW/507 PS. This engine enables performance on the highest sporting levels. Power is channelled through the unique, standard-fit Sequential M Gearbox with Drivelogic, seven speeds and extremely rapid shifts. The chassis of the BMW M6 is designed for ultimate sporting performance and yet still offers outstanding ride comfort. Pushing the MDrive button enables the driver to co-ordinate the preferred driving style, ranging from comfort-oriented to extremely sporting, with instantaneous engine response and taunted suspension settings.An exceptional power-to-weight ratio of 3.37 kg per PS, the BMW M6 is at the pinnacle of the sports coup? class. This is achieved in part thanks to the concept of intelligent lightweight construction, through the exhausting research process of selecting the correct materials for the right purpose. The BMW M6 continues to borrow much of its advances from BMW's participation in Formula-1, resulting in unparalleled levels of driving agility. The interior of the BMW M6 creates a harmonious balance between refined sportiness and sheer elegance. Its space is surprisingly generous for a sports coup?, the cockpits ergonomic design enhanced by the combination of Merino leather and Alcantara materials that are characteristic of M styling.